42 U.S.C. § 6615b — Quadrennial science and technology re-

Page 6861 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6615b (1) consider— (A) the recommendations and priorities de- veloped by the review under section 6615b of this title; (B) the most recently published interim or final national security strategy report sub- mitted pursuant to section 3043 of title 50; (C) other relevant national plans, reports, and strategies; and (D) the strategic plans of relevant Federal departments and agencies; and (2) include a description of— (A) strategic objectives and research prior- ities necessary to maintain and advance— (i) the leadership of the United States in science and technology, including in the key technology focus areas, including near-term, medium-term, and long-term economic com- petitiveness; and (ii) the leadership of the United States in technologies required to address societal and national challenges, including a transition to a circular economy; (B) programs, policies, and activities that the President recommends across all Federal departments and agencies to achieve the stra- tegic objectives and research priorities de- scribed in subparagraph (A); (C) plans to promote sustainability practices and strategies for increasing jobs in the United States; (D) global trends in science and technology, including potential threats to the leadership of the United States in science and technology and opportunities for international collabora- tion in science and technology; and (E) plans to foster the development of inter- national partnerships to reinforce domestic policy actions, build new markets, engage in collaborative research, and create an inter- national environment that reflects United States values and protects United States in- terests. (c) Consultation The Director of the Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy shall consult as necessary with the Office of Management and Budget and other appropriate elements of the Executive Office of the President to ensure that the recommenda- tions and priorities delineated in the science and technology strategy are incorporated in the de- velopment of annual budget requests. (d) Bi-annual briefing to Congress The Director of the Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy shall provide on a bi-annual basis, after each release of the national science and technology strategy, a briefing to the relevant congressional committees, which may include updates on the following: (1) The status and development of the na- tional science and technology strategy, in- cluding any significant changes. (2) The implementation of the national science and technology strategy. (3) Any other information about the national science and technology strategy, as deter- mined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (e) Publication The Director of the Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy shall, consistent with the protec- tion of national security and other sensitive matters to the maximum extent practicable, make each national science and technology strategy publicly available on an internet website of the Office. Each report may include a classified annex if the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy determines such is appropriate. (f) Termination This section terminates on the date that is ten years after August 9, 2022. (Pub. L. 94–282, title II, § 206, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 215(3), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1826; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10611, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1634.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in section 6618 of this title, Pub. L. 94–282, title II, § 209, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 215(1), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1826. AMENDMENTS 2022—Pub. L. 117–167 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to biennial science and technology report and outlook. 1982—Pub. L. 97–375 substituted provisions requiring the President to submit to Congress in odd numbered years a science and technology report and outlook for provisions which required the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a five-year science and technology outlook, dealing with current and emerging problems and with opportunities for and constraints on new and existing capabilities, to be revised annually, composed with the consultation of officials of depart- ments and agencies having related programs and re- sponsibilities, and with officials of the Office of Man- agement and Budget and other appropriate elements of the Executive Office of the President. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (a) of this section relating to submission of biennial report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 16th item on page 42 of House Document No. 103–7. § 6615b. Quadrennial science and technology re- view (a) Requirements (1) Quadrennial reviews required Not later than December 31, 2023, and every four years thereafter, the Director of the Of- fice of Science and Technology Policy shall complete a review of the science and tech- nology enterprise of the United States (in this section referred to as the ‘‘quadrennial science and technology review’’). (2) Scope The quadrennial science and technology re- view shall be a comprehensive examination of the science and technology strategy of the Page 6862 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6616 United States, including recommendations for maintaining global leadership in science and technology and advancing science and tech- nology to address the societal and national challenges and guidance regarding the coordi- nation of programs, assets, capabilities, budg- et, policies, and authorities across all Federal research and development programs. (3) Consultation The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall conduct each quad- rennial science and technology review in con- sultation with the following: (A) The National Science and Technology Council. (B) The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. (C) The National Science Board. (D) The National Security Council. (E) The heads of other relevant Federal agencies. (F) Other relevant governmental and non- governmental entities, including representa- tives from industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Members of Congress, and other policy experts. (4) Coordination The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that each quadrennial science and technology review is coordinated with other relevant statutorily required reviews, and to the maximum extent practicable incorporates information and rec- ommendations from existing reviews to avoid duplication. (b) Contents In each quadrennial science and technology re- view, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall— (1) provide an integrated view of, and rec- ommendations for, science and technology pol- icy across the Federal Government, while con- sidering economic and national security and other societal and national challenges; (2) assess and recommend priorities for re- search, development, and demonstration pro- grams to maintain United States leadership in science and technology, including in manufac- turing and industrial innovation; (3) assess and recommend priorities for re- search, development, and demonstration pro- grams to address societal and national chal- lenges; (4) assess the global competition in science and technology and identify potential threats to the leadership of the United States in science and technology and opportunities for international collaboration; (5) assess and make recommendations on the science, technology, engineering, mathe- matics, and computer science workforce of the United States; (6) assess and make recommendations to im- prove regional innovation across the United States; (7) identify and assess sectors critical for the long-term resilience of United States innova- tion leadership across design, manufacturing, supply chains, and markets; (8) assess and make recommendations to im- prove translation of basic and applied research and the enhancement of technology transfer of federally funded research; (9) identify, assess, and make recommenda- tions to address science and technology gaps that would not be met without Federal invest- ment; (10) review administrative and legislative policies and funding opportunities that affect private sector science and technology activi- ties, and identify and make recommendations regarding policies that maintain and grow the participation and competitiveness of small- and medium-sized businesses; (11) assess and identify the infrastructure and tools needed to maintain the leadership of the United States in science and technology and address other societal and national chal- lenges; and (12) review administrative or legislative policies that affect the science and technology enterprise and identify and make rec- ommendations regarding policies that hinder research and development in the United States. (c) Reporting (1) In general Not later than December 31 of the year in which a quadrennial science and technology review is conducted, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall submit to Congress a report relating to such review. (2) Publication The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall, consistent with the protection of national security and other sen- sitive matters to the maximum extent prac- ticable, make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on an internet website of the Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy. Each report may include a clas- sified annex if the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy determines such appropriate. (d) Termination This section shall terminate on the date that is ten years after August 9, 2022. (Pub. L. 94–282, title II, § 206B, as added Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10613, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1640.) § 6616. Additional functions of Director (a) Service as Chairman of Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Tech- nology and as member of Domestic Council The Director shall, in addition to the other du- ties and functions set forth in this subchapter— (1) serve as Chairman of the Federal Coordi- nating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology established under subchapter IV; and (2) serve as a member of the Domestic Coun- cil. (b) Advice to National Security Council For the purpose of assuring the optimum con- tribution of science and technology to the na-